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KIT and Evonik researchers develop novel polymer network that self heals rapidly and repeatedly at relatively low temperatures

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The KIT group headed by Christopher Barner-Kowollik uses the possibility of cross-linking functionalized fibers or small molecules by a reversible chemical reaction for the production of self-healing materials. The advantage is that the self-healing mechanism can be initiated any time by heat, light or by the addition of a chemical substance.

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‘‘Retrofitting can be a better option than investing in new commercial vehicles’’ | Autocar Professional

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Improved lighting, better braking systems, and structural reinforcements can also be part of safety-focused retrofitment efforts, enhancing overall vehicle safety and compliance with regulatory standards. Where are the kits coming from? It can also involve adding safety features or upgrading existing ones to enhance vehicle safety.

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New BMW Brilliance engine plant with light metal foundry in China; high-voltage battery production to come

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BMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA) opened a new engine plant with a light metal foundry in Shenyang today. Both the engine plant and the light metal foundry incorporate the latest state-of-the-art production standards. Light metal foundry. In 2015, local automotive production reached more than 287,000 units.

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Portable Analyzer Brings Blood Testing to Rural Areas

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Many existing devices in the laboratory use light to analyze blood sample. As light passes through a substance, its intensity changes depending on the concentration of the substance it is passing through. Light is then passed through the sample, and a Raspberry Pi computer analyzes the data.

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€20M European research alliance focuses on liquid metals; energy applications

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The Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR), which coordinates the Alliance, and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) are pooling their competences in this network together with other Helmholtz centers and universities in Europe. That’s why liquid metals are best suited to cool down highly energetic processes.

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KIT team designs low-cost photoreactor for efficient solar-driven synthesis

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Researchers from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and their Canadian partners have designed a low-cost photoreactor design for solar-driven synthesis. Resources Paul Kant, Shengzhi Liang, Michael Rubin, Geoffrey Alan Ozin, Roland Dittmeyer (2023) “Low-cost photoreactors for highly photon/energy-efficient solar-driven synthesis.”

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DOE to re-fund Joint Center for Artificial Photosynthesis with $75M for solar fuels R&D

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The research program involves eight core projects: Light Capture and Conversion. This project focuses on the discovery and development of semiconducting materials for solar light absorption. This project focuses on automated, high-throughput discovery of materials that can act as light absorbers or catalysts for solar-fuel generation.

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